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The Acceleration of Cultural Change

From Ancestors to Algorithms

de R. Alexander Bentley, Michael J. O'Brien ...

Series series Simplicity: Design, Technology, Business, Life
How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft. ... Leer más

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How culture evolves through algorithms rather than knowledge inherited from ancestors.From our hunter-gatherer days, we humans evolved to be excellent throwers, chewers, and long-distance runners. We are highly social, crave Paleolithic snacks, and display some gendered difference resulting from mate selection. But we now find ourselves binge-viewing, texting while driving, and playing Minecraft.
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6th Grade Ancient History: Dawn of Early Man

Prehistoric Man Encyclopedia Sixth Grade Books

de Baby Professor ...

Series series Children's Prehistoric History Books
How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now! ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

How did early men live? What did they eat and how different were they from us today? You will find the answers to these questions within the pages of this educational book. The use of pictures is a welcome change as it provides relief from the boring texts. Picture are considered universal languages because they are understood regardless of reading and comprehension levels. Buy a copy now!
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El origen de las especies

de Charles Darwin ...

Esta obra es un trabajo fundamental dentro de la historia de la ciencia y la biología. En él, Darwin argumenta largamente su teoría sobre cómo los organismos evolucionan gradualmente por medio de la selección natural, presentando evidencias de su teoría acumuladas en su viaje en el HMS Beagle en los años 1831-1836. Su teoría se oponía ampliamente a las teorías vigentes en su época, creacionismo y ... Leer más

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Esta obra es un trabajo fundamental dentro de la historia de la ciencia y la biología. En él, Darwin argumenta largamente su teoría sobre cómo los organismos evolucionan gradualmente por medio de la selección natural, presentando evidencias de su teoría acumuladas en su viaje en el HMS Beagle en los años 1831-1836. Su teoría se oponía ampliamente a las teorías vigentes en su época, creacionismo y
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The Intellectual Struggle Against Darwinism

de Harun Yahya ...

Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this ... Leer más

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Darwinism lies at the root of those movements that are currently disrupting attempts at world peace and forestalling an atmosphere of cooperation and security. It's vitally important that mankind be warned against Darwinism's deceptions and propaganda, and that its intellectual threats be neutralized. Rather than ignoring the threat it poses, sincere Muslims must strive to become aware of this
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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality: Hidden & Life-Giving Connections

Biographic Book of Tens, #1

de Michael A. Susko ...

Series Libro 1 - Biographic Book of Tens
Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are ... Leer más

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Ten Discoveries from Biology to Spirituality invites readers into a lifetime of insights drawn from ten key domains of human experience—from dreams and Indigenous wisdom to evolution, history, beauty, and the spiritual dimension. In each realm, the author uncovers hidden, life-giving connections often overlooked by conventional disciplines. These discoveries are not just intellectual—they are
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Where Are We Heading?

The Evolution of Humans and Things

de Ian Hodder ...

Series series Foundational Questions in Science
A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of ... Leer más

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A theory of human evolution and history based on ever-increasing mutual dependency between humans and thingsIn this engaging exploration, archaeologist Ian Hodder departs from the two prevailing modes of thought about human evolution: the older idea of constant advancement toward a civilized ideal and the newer one of a directionless process of natural selection. Instead, he proposes a theory of
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Gone to the Crazies

A Memoir

de Alison Weaver ...

As a child, Alison Weaver's life shone with surface-level perfection—full of nannies, private schools, and ballet lessons. She had all the luxuries of a wealthy Manhattan upbringing, and all the makings of a perfect Upper East Side miss. But her childhood memories were laced with darker undertones: Her father was emotionally absent, unable to engage in problems that couldn't be solved with clean ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

As a child, Alison Weaver's life shone with surface-level perfection—full of nannies, private schools, and ballet lessons. She had all the luxuries of a wealthy Manhattan upbringing, and all the makings of a perfect Upper East Side miss. But her childhood memories were laced with darker undertones: Her father was emotionally absent, unable to engage in problems that couldn't be solved with clean
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The Better Half

On the Genetic Superiority of Women

de Shäron Moalem ...

A Guardian Book of the WeekLonglisted for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardAn award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of lifeHere are some facts: Women live longer than men. They have stronger immune systems. They're better at fighting cancer and surviving famine, and even see the world in a ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

A Guardian Book of the WeekLonglisted for the PEN / E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardAn award-winning physician and scientist makes the game-changing case that genetic females are stronger than males at every stage of lifeHere are some facts: Women live longer than men. They have stronger immune systems. They're better at fighting cancer and surviving famine, and even see the world in a
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The Smart Neanderthal

Bird catching, Cave Art, and the Cognitive Revolution

de Clive Finlayson ...

Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in ... Leer más

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Since the late 1980s the dominant theory of human origins has been that a 'cognitive revolution' (C.50,000 years ago) led to the advent of our species, Homo sapiens. As a result of this revolution our species spread and eventually replaced all existing archaic Homo species, ultimately leading to the superiority of modern humans. Or so we thought. As Clive Finlayson explains, the latest advances in
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The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries

The Evidence and the People Who Found It

de Donald R. Prothero ...

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity’s place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating ... Leer más

$21.59 USD

The theory of evolution unites the past, present, and future of living things. It puts humanity’s place in the universe into necessary perspective. Despite a history of controversy, the evidence for evolution continues to accumulate as a result of many separate strands of amazing scientific sleuthing.In The Story of Evolution in 25 Discoveries, Donald R. Prothero explores the most fascinating
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Men

Evolutionary and Life History

de Richard G. Bribiescas ...

Males account for roughly 50 percent of the global population, but in America and other places, they account for over 85 percent of violent crime. A graph of relative risk of death in human males shows that mortality is high immediately following birth, falls during childhood, then exhibits a distinct rise between the ages of 15 and 35—primarily the result of accidents, violence, and risky ... Leer más

$23.09 USD

Males account for roughly 50 percent of the global population, but in America and other places, they account for over 85 percent of violent crime. A graph of relative risk of death in human males shows that mortality is high immediately following birth, falls during childhood, then exhibits a distinct rise between the ages of 15 and 35—primarily the result of accidents, violence, and risky
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How We Do It

The Evolution and Future of Human Reproduction

de Robert Martin ...

Despite the widespread belief that natural is better when it comes to sex, pregnancy, and parenting, most of us have no idea what "natural" really means; the origins of our reproductive lives remain a mystery. Why are a quarter of a billion sperm cells needed to fertilize one egg? Are women really fertile for only a few days each month? How long should babies be breast-fed?In How We Do It, ... Leer más

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Despite the widespread belief that natural is better when it comes to sex, pregnancy, and parenting, most of us have no idea what "natural" really means; the origins of our reproductive lives remain a mystery. Why are a quarter of a billion sperm cells needed to fertilize one egg? Are women really fertile for only a few days each month? How long should babies be breast-fed?In How We Do It,
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Yaratılış Gerçekliği-I

Evrim Teorisi

de Murat Ukray ...

Series Libro 4 - Kıyamet Gerçekliği Külliyatı
YARATILIŞI İSBAT EDEN EN BÜYÜK BİYOKİMYA ATLASI!Evrim Teorisi (Evolution Theory), Bilimsel bir teori midir ve Bilimselliğin kriterlerini karşılamakta mıdır? Platon'un, Aristoteles'in, Leibniz'in, Hume'un, Kant'ın, Popper'ın, Kuhn'un felsefeleriyle bu teorinin nasıl bir bağlantısı vardır? Evrim Teorisi’nin Felsefi ... ... Leer más

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YARATILIŞI İSBAT EDEN EN BÜYÜK BİYOKİMYA ATLASI!Evrim Teorisi (Evolution Theory), Bilimsel bir teori midir ve Bilimselliğin kriterlerini karşılamakta mıdır? Platon'un, Aristoteles'in, Leibniz'in, Hume'un, Kant'ın, Popper'ın, Kuhn'un felsefeleriyle bu teorinin nasıl bir bağlantısı vardır? Evrim Teorisi’nin Felsefi ...
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Great Adaptations

Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution’s Mysteries Solved

de Kenneth Catania ...

**"The irresistible enthusiasm of Great Adaptations couldn’t come at a better time."—David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"Be very amazed."—Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words and Becoming WildHow one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature’s most astounding animals**From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique ... Leer más

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**"The irresistible enthusiasm of Great Adaptations couldn’t come at a better time."—David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal"Be very amazed."—Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words and Becoming WildHow one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature’s most astounding animals**From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique
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Delphi Collected Works of Thomas Henry Huxley Illustrated

de Thomas Henry Huxley ...

Series Libro 15 - Delphi Series Fifteen
Colloquially known as “Darwin’s bulldog” due to his vigorous support of evolutionary theories, Thomas Henry Huxley was an important biologist, educator and advocate of agnosticism, for which he famously coined the term. Huxley’s extraordinary career, in which he made groundbreaking strides in the study of naturalism, delivered public lectures and composed learned works on diverse subjects helped ... Leer más

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Colloquially known as “Darwin’s bulldog” due to his vigorous support of evolutionary theories, Thomas Henry Huxley was an important biologist, educator and advocate of agnosticism, for which he famously coined the term. Huxley’s extraordinary career, in which he made groundbreaking strides in the study of naturalism, delivered public lectures and composed learned works on diverse subjects helped
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The Story of Life in 25 Fossils

Tales of Intrepid Fossil Hunters and the Wonders of Evolution

de Donald R. Prothero ...

Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.The twenty ... Leer más

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Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet.The twenty
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The Vinyl Enigma

de Robert Love ...

MIT engineering professor Evan Blake has discovered a strange object in London. It looks like a vinyl LP record, yet plays a seemingly unlimited amount of jazz, which appeals to Evan as a jazz musician. The previous owner, cellist and composer Nigel Thompson, had heard classical music coming from the same disc. Evan examines the device and finds highly advanced nanotechnology at work. He concludes ... Leer más

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MIT engineering professor Evan Blake has discovered a strange object in London. It looks like a vinyl LP record, yet plays a seemingly unlimited amount of jazz, which appeals to Evan as a jazz musician. The previous owner, cellist and composer Nigel Thompson, had heard classical music coming from the same disc. Evan examines the device and finds highly advanced nanotechnology at work. He concludes
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Neighborhood Project

Using Evolution to Improve My City, One Block at a Time

de David Sloan Wilson ...

After decades studying creatures great and small, evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson had an epiphany: Darwin's theory won't fully prove itself until it improves the quality of human life in a practical sense. And what better place to begin than his hometown of Binghamton, New York? Making a difference in his own city would provide a model for cities everywhere, which have become the habitat ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

After decades studying creatures great and small, evolutionary biologist David Sloan Wilson had an epiphany: Darwin's theory won't fully prove itself until it improves the quality of human life in a practical sense. And what better place to begin than his hometown of Binghamton, New York? Making a difference in his own city would provide a model for cities everywhere, which have become the habitat
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The Origins of the New

Novelty and Innovation in the History of Life, Culture, and Technology

de Douglas H. Erwin ...

A visionary look at how novel attributes arise and become transformative innovations in nature, culture, and technologyThe Origins of the New presents a revolutionary approach to evolutionary success in all realms of life. In this groundbreaking book, Douglas Erwin takes readers on a dazzling excursion across science and history to explore how evolution generates new and enduring features in ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

A visionary look at how novel attributes arise and become transformative innovations in nature, culture, and technologyThe Origins of the New presents a revolutionary approach to evolutionary success in all realms of life. In this groundbreaking book, Douglas Erwin takes readers on a dazzling excursion across science and history to explore how evolution generates new and enduring features in
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Analysis of Reaction-Diffusion Models with the Taxis Mechanism

de Yuanyuan Ke, Jing Li, Yifu Wang ...

Series series Mathematics and Statistics (R0)
This open access book deals with a rich variety of taxis-type cross-diffusive equations. Particularly, it intends to show the key role played by quasi-energy inequality in the derivation of some necessary a priori estimates. This book addresses applied mathematics and all researchers interested in mathematical development of reaction-diffusion theory and its application and can be a basis for a ... Leer más

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This open access book deals with a rich variety of taxis-type cross-diffusive equations. Particularly, it intends to show the key role played by quasi-energy inequality in the derivation of some necessary a priori estimates. This book addresses applied mathematics and all researchers interested in mathematical development of reaction-diffusion theory and its application and can be a basis for a
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Our Oldest Companions

The Story of the First Dogs

de Pat Shipman ...

How did the dog become man’s best friend? A celebrated anthropologist unearths the mysterious origins of the unique partnership that rewrote the history of both species.Dogs and humans have been inseparable for more than 40,000 years. The relationship has proved to be a pivotal development in our evolutionary history. The same is also true for our canine friends; our connection with them has had ... Leer más

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How did the dog become man’s best friend? A celebrated anthropologist unearths the mysterious origins of the unique partnership that rewrote the history of both species.Dogs and humans have been inseparable for more than 40,000 years. The relationship has proved to be a pivotal development in our evolutionary history. The same is also true for our canine friends; our connection with them has had
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When Humans Nearly Vanished

The Catastrophic Explosion of the Toba Volcano

de Donald R. Prothero ...

The fascinating true story of the explosion of the Mount Toba supervolcano--the Earth's largest eruption in the past 28 million years--and its lasting impact on Earth and human evolutionSome 73,000 years ago, the huge dome of Mount Toba, in today's Sumatra, Indonesia, began to rumble. A deep vibration shook the entire island. Jets of steam and ash emanated from the summit, followed by an explosion ... Leer más

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The fascinating true story of the explosion of the Mount Toba supervolcano--the Earth's largest eruption in the past 28 million years--and its lasting impact on Earth and human evolutionSome 73,000 years ago, the huge dome of Mount Toba, in today's Sumatra, Indonesia, began to rumble. A deep vibration shook the entire island. Jets of steam and ash emanated from the summit, followed by an explosion
... Leer más
Population Wars

A New Perspective on Competition and Coexistence

de Greg Graffin ...

The evolution lecturer and front man for the punk band Bad Religion discusses how the mainstream view of evolutionary theory has led us astray.Population Wars is a paradigm-shifting look at why humans behave the way they do and the ancient history that explains that behavior. In this eye-opening book, Greg Graffin points to where the mainstream view of evolutionary theory has led us astray. ... Leer más

$14.39 USD

The evolution lecturer and front man for the punk band Bad Religion discusses how the mainstream view of evolutionary theory has led us astray.Population Wars is a paradigm-shifting look at why humans behave the way they do and the ancient history that explains that behavior. In this eye-opening book, Greg Graffin points to where the mainstream view of evolutionary theory has led us astray.
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Eco-Evolutionary Dynamics

de Andrew P. Hendry ...

In recent years, scientists have realized that evolution can occur on timescales much shorter than the "long lapse of ages" emphasized by Darwin—in fact, evolutionary change is occurring all around us all the time. This book provides an authoritative and accessible introduction to eco-evolutionary dynamics, a cutting-edge new field that seeks to unify evolution and ecology into a common conceptual ... Leer más

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In recent years, scientists have realized that evolution can occur on timescales much shorter than the "long lapse of ages" emphasized by Darwin—in fact, evolutionary change is occurring all around us all the time. This book provides an authoritative and accessible introduction to eco-evolutionary dynamics, a cutting-edge new field that seeks to unify evolution and ecology into a common conceptual
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